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Home • Hair

Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes

Protective styles are a curly girl's best friend. These 'dos not only keep strands healthy and hydrated, they also make a major style statement. Here are 36 sexy and sassy options from our Instagram hair crushes. Get ready to protect and serve!
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 27, 2020
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve

Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!

Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
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Protect and Serve
Braids, updos and twists offer added protection to natural hair during the cooler months. Take inspiration from our IG faves!
Protective Styles from Our Instagram Hair Crushes
Instagram
TOPICS:  Instagram